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. 2000 Dec;10(6):549-52.
doi: 10.1381/096089200321594156.

Cost-effective bariatric surgery in Germany today

H W Kuhlmann  1 , R A Falcone, A M Wolf
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Cost-effective bariatric surgery in Germany today

H W Kuhlmann et al. Obes Surg. 2000 Dec.

Abstract

Background: The reason for this inquiry was to assess the actual state of Bariatric Surgery in Germany, especially relating to the much discussed economic aspect.

Method: A questionnaire was sent to those hospitals in Germany in which we knew that obesity surgery was performed, concerning the year 1997.

Results: To our regret, the feedback was only 37%, although this must be considered an adequate response for Germany. Nevertheless, some interesting trends are easily seen.

Conclusion: Bariatric Surgery in Germany could pay for itself by saving the costs associated with conservative therapy and preventing co-morbidities in patients with morbid obesity.

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